(1) Mini debates: Cell phones in the classroom. We'll first have a short listening exercise when reading the debate topic; then doing new vocabulary and answering a few questions about the topic; and lastly we'll enter into debate in groups of 4 students each. You have to read through the attached worksheet to make a proper comment.
(2) News by Tara. You know now how to get to the news item (I explained the route in the previous lesson). This would only take about 5 minutes of the class. A few students would be asked to tell the class about Tara's latest news bulletin. You don't have to mention this in your comment - but pse don't forget to listen to the news and familiarize yourself with it.
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That is true, Hou Jialei, that cell phones are useful tools in some classes, like a language class where you need a dictionary. Not all students get money for a dictionary, but all students get cell phones (the universities give them for free when they enroll, amongst others). And all cell phones these days have dictionaries on them. But, I was wondering ... I am sure all students already have their own cell phones by the time when they get to university. So, now they get a new one for free from the university (although not a good one, I understand) ... What do they do with two cell phones now?! Do they sell the new phone (as it is mostly inferior to their own phones)? Why do they then not buy themselves an e-dictionary if they know they are going to study English too? I was just wondering about that! :)